Metric 200 Locking Dipstick

Camarob859 · 03-02-2017, 11:00 PM

What are you guys using for a dipstick? And where can I get one?

FED 387 · 03-02-2017, 11:26 PM

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Alan Nyhus · 03-03-2017, 09:11 AM

I use this Lokar: http://www.jegs.com/i/Lokar/625/1211344/10002/-1

Disconnecting the flexible dipstick tube from the trans and popping in the sealing plug makes changing transmissions a lot easier. The firewall mount eliminates one more juggling act compared to a trans bolt mounted unit, especially when you have limited firewall space. -Al

MikeMoller · 03-03-2017, 09:38 AM

Lokar. For the top mount I made a bracket with two holes and bolts thru the holes and the heads welded to it, mounted it to the firewall from the inside and pop riveted it from the out side with one rivet. Now you have two studs sticking out and you can fasten the top. Makes it easy to loosen the top when dropping the trans and then you have easier access to remove the tube and put in the plug, and same when installing the trans.

Jon Sarrett · 03-03-2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by FED 387

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Tried that one first and it wouldn't work on my 4th gen F body. I had success with the Lokar product though.

FED 387 · 03-03-2017, 11:13 AM

We have used that in application s where either access or space was not a problem

James Perrone · 03-03-2017, 01:27 PM

Get a dipstick out of a late model car. Measure and cut length

Eman · 03-05-2017, 11:58 AM

Lokar?? $134 for a dipstick?? No wonder it's expensive to race!
As someone else said go to a junkyard and get a stick from a late model RWD GM vehicle. Use your original dipstick and ck fluid level. Cut new dipstick if necessary to length and mark accordingly to match reading. Spend the $128 you saved on enrty fees.

ken robinson · 03-05-2017, 03:02 PM

The TH350 is not the same length ?

FED 387 · 03-05-2017, 05:26 PM

Get a lock-in GM stick and cut it to whatever length you need or cut the 200 stick off and weld it to a GM locking handle

03-02-2017, 11:00 PM	#1
Camarob859 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 52 Likes: 4 Liked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Metric 200 Locking Dipstick What are you guys using for a dipstick? And where can I get one?

03-02-2017, 11:26 PM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,419 Likes: 525 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Locking Dipstick CT power train products $31.99 plus shipping

03-03-2017, 09:11 AM	#3
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,180 Likes: 1,074 Liked 799 Times in 236 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Locking Dipstick I use this Lokar: http://www.jegs.com/i/Lokar/625/1211344/10002/-1 Disconnecting the flexible dipstick tube from the trans and popping in the sealing plug makes changing transmissions a lot easier. The firewall mount eliminates one more juggling act compared to a trans bolt mounted unit, especially when you have limited firewall space. -Al __________________ "That'll never work....."

03-03-2017, 09:38 AM	#4
MikeMoller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 637 Likes: 27 Liked 254 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Locking Dipstick Lokar. For the top mount I made a bracket with two holes and bolts thru the holes and the heads welded to it, mounted it to the firewall from the inside and pop riveted it from the out side with one rivet. Now you have two studs sticking out and you can fasten the top. Makes it easy to loosen the top when dropping the trans and then you have easier access to remove the tube and put in the plug, and same when installing the trans. __________________ Mike Moller NHRA 203 Q-R-T/SA Last edited by MikeMoller; 03-03-2017 at 09:44 AM.

03-03-2017, 11:13 AM	#6
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,419 Likes: 525 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Locking Dipstick We have used that in application s where either access or space was not a problem

03-03-2017, 01:27 PM	#7
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,676 Likes: 3,373 Liked 1,816 Times in 425 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Locking Dipstick Get a dipstick out of a late model car. Measure and cut length __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

03-05-2017, 11:58 AM	#8
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 473 Likes: 16 Liked 133 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Locking Dipstick Lokar?? $134 for a dipstick?? No wonder it's expensive to race! As someone else said go to a junkyard and get a stick from a late model RWD GM vehicle. Use your original dipstick and ck fluid level. Cut new dipstick if necessary to length and mark accordingly to match reading. Spend the $128 you saved on enrty fees.

03-05-2017, 03:02 PM	#9
ken robinson Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: tomsriver nj Posts: 477 Likes: 74 Liked 213 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Locking Dipstick The TH350 is not the same length ?

03-05-2017, 05:26 PM	#10
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,419 Likes: 525 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Locking Dipstick Get a lock-in GM stick and cut it to whatever length you need or cut the 200 stick off and weld it to a GM locking handle Last edited by FED 387; 03-05-2017 at 05:27 PM. Reason: Spelling